# 249 8th Avenue, Manhattan

Condominium · 221 units · built c. 1931 · Block 746, Lot 7503.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007467503/249-8-avenue

More construction in Chelsea: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/chelsea.md

Every lot on block 746: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/746.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 25, 2026, estimated cost $300K, described as “Alt 2 app. To renovate to combine co-op units #19E and #19G, w/ interior general construction to remove and install non-load bearing partitions, doors and fixtures. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 26, 2025, estimated cost $65K, described as “Interior renovation of 14TH floor apartment 14G. Work includes removal and installation of non-structural partitions, replacement of doors, flooring, cabinetry, millwork as per plans submitted.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 6, 2025, estimated cost $32K, described as “Installation of plumbing fixtures, equipment and associated piping”
- Alteration, filed Aug 6, 2025, estimated cost $6K, described as “Relocate existing ceiling diffusers and remove vents at storefront”
- Alteration, filed Aug 6, 2025, estimated cost $147K, described as “Interior renovation of existing commercial store including removal and installation of non-loadbearing partitions, ceiling, finishes, and equipment to accommodate Carvel & Auntie Anne's. No change to use, egress, bulk or floor area under…”
- Alteration, filed May 27, 2025, estimated cost $200K, described as “General construction and plumbing associated with combination of apartments 14D, 14E, 14F as shown on drawings filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2025, estimated cost $40K, described as “Application filed for interior renovation & related plumbing work of apt 9G on 9TH floor. No change in use, egress, or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 5, 2024, described as “Rigging for industrial rope access.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 20, 2024, estimated cost $120K, described as “Interior renovation of existing apartment. Remove and install non-structural partitions and finishes. Replace plumbing fixtures. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 5, 2024, estimated cost $30K, described as “Remove , relocate, replace and relocate new plumbing fixtures at apartment 3G/f in conjunction with general construction application# M01062416. All as plan . No change in use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 21, 2024, estimated cost $105K, described as “Interior renovation to APT#3GF on the 3RD floor. Remove and construct partitions and finishes. All as per plans submitted herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 22, 2023, described as “Suspended scaffold outrigger and material hoist system for exterior facade restoration work.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 17, 2023, estimated cost $356K, described as “9th Cycle Facade Repair program. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 14, 2022, estimated cost $24K, described as “Plumbing and Sprinkler work off the domestic line for Laundry Room Upgrade approved with conditions under CCD1 Control No. 71033. No change to use, in egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 13, 2022, estimated cost $116K, described as “Mechanical work and General Construction for Laundry Room Upgrade approved with conditions under CCD1 Control No. 71033. No change to use, in egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Replace face only for existing illuminated accessory cabinet wall sign-b, #103611824, , no change to use, egress or occupation”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Replace face only for existing illuminated accessory cabinet wall sign-c, job #103611833, no change to use, egress or occupation”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Replace face only for existing illuminated accessory cabinet wall sign-a, #103610950, no change to use, egress or occupation”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Replace face only for existing illuminated accessory cabinet wall sign-f, job #103612164, no change to use, egress or occupation”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Replace face only for existing illuminated accessory cabinet wall sign-e, job #103612155, no change to use, egress or occupation”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Replace face only for existing illuminated accessory cabinet wall sign-d, job #103612146, no change to use, egress or occupation”
- Alteration, filed Oct 27, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Filing herewith filing installation of Steam Coil Unit, Piping, and related Mechanical work for apt 16M/N combination.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 26, 2022, estimated cost $120K, described as “Proposed apartment combination (16M/N) consisting of rearrangement of interior partitions, doors and finishes as per plans submitted herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2022, estimated cost $86K, described as “Interior alteration to existing "Vitamin Shoppe" for minor finish, store fixture and lighting removal and replacement. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 18, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Remove and replace plumbing fixtures at bathroom & relocate gas range in kitchen in apt 7N.”

15 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007467503/249-8-avenue.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $26,388,450
- 2026–27 tax: $2,539,907
- Market value (city estimate): $58,641,000
- Taxable value: $23,315,406
- Assessed land: $2,215,800
- Assessed improvements: $24,172,650
- Condo units with their own tax lots: 2

## Zoning

C2-7A (part of the lot is C1-6A): floor area ratio 14.45 built, above the 7.52 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Aug 10, 2026: $1,400,000
- Jun 9, 2026: $522,500
- Apr 27, 2026: $1,675,000
- Apr 27, 2026: $837,500
- Apr 20, 2026: $456,000
- Apr 9, 2026: $430,000
- Mar 27, 2026: $650,000
- Dec 15, 2025: $575,000
- Nov 24, 2025: $1,125,000
- Oct 27, 2025: $450,000

The 10 most recent of 79 open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology